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Click here for digital edition  Marianne Huskey's first hunting experience was on her first date with Tom Huskey, now her husband, in 1998. He had shot a buck with his bow earlier in the day and wanted her to try tracking the wounded deer. She did, and she enjoyed it. More ... Hunters can help stop the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer (EAB) by leaving firewood at home and acquiring firewood after reaching their destination, says the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which reported that the larvae of EAB has killed an estimated 20 million ash trees in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. More ... It's against the law in Michigan to interfere with a hunter while hunting, or bang pots and pans to frighten a quarry, or shout while a shooter takes aim. Section 324.40112 of Act 451 prohibits "obstructing or interfering in lawful taking of animals" and makes it a misdemeanor to do so, with jail terms up to 93 days and fines up to $1,000. More ... The deadline to enter this year's Straits Area Sportsmen's Club big buck contest will be Friday, November 14. The entry fee is $5. Winners will be notified December 2 and announced in The St. Ignace News. First place is 50% of the contest proceeds, second place is 33%, and third place is 17%. More ... A single young deer can yield about 45 pounds of meat, enough to supply dinner to a family of four for weeks. Older deer yield more. For those hunting in the E.U.P. More ... To allow the young buck population to rebound from last year's harsh winter, which impacted pregnant does, as well, there are new regulations with hunting licenses and harvest tags this year. Buck hunting regulations in the Upper Peninsula depend upon the type of license purchased and the date that license was purchased. More ... Information gathered at deer check stations is used in population models that help biologists make recommendations for future deer seasons. Biologists age each animal, measure antler beams, and examine for disease, all important to monitoring the overall health of the deer herd. Hunters do not need to bring the entire animal to a check station. More ... Immaculate Conception Church in Moran will host its annual Hunters Dinner Sunday, November 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the church. Drawings for a rifle and 50/50 raffles will be at 7 p.m. A silent auction will also take place during the dinner. More ... Michigan's firearm deer season is important to those who make their way into the woods to score that trophy buck and fill their freezers with meat, but it is also a contributor to Michigan's economy. More ... • Hunting license and identification used to purchase the license (Michigan driver's license, identification card, or DNR sport card) must be carried at all times while hunting. • All hunters must wear an item of clothing (hat, cap, vest, jacket, or rain gear) in "hunter orange." It should be the outermost garment, and must be visible from all sides. More ... Fall and winter hunting seasons for the Upper Peninsula (Zone 1) are as follows: DEER Archery - October 1 to November 14; December 1 to January 1 (one per kill tag) Firearm - November 15 to November 30 (one per kill tag) More ... The Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering at the Superior Township Hall in Brimley Thursday, October 23. A safe was forced open and an undisclosed amount of money was taken. Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 465- 7867. Callers may remain anonymous and tips leading to an arrest could earn a $1,000 reward. More ... The following preparation tips for venison are provided by Michigan State University Extension. Most of the gamey flavor in venison is caused by careless handling after the deer has been shot. Be sure to separate meats to avoid cross-contamination, cook meat to its proper temperature, and chill the meat by refrigerating it properly. More ... Baiting is permitted in the Upper Peninsula, however, because of the concerns about the spread of Chronic Waste Disease, it is not allowed in the Lower Peninsula. For hunters in the U.P., the Department of Natural Resources requires that the volume of bait scattered on the ground cannot exceed two gallons at any one hunting site at any time. More ... • 724,239 people purchased a license to hunt deer in Michigan and 683,000 spent 9.7 million days afield. • Nearly 484,000 deer were harvested, an increase about 6% from the number taken in 2006, with 58% percent of the deer harvested being taken during the regular firearm season. More ... Robert Haske, originally of Cedarville, has successfully completed and passed all required parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountants examination. He is employed with Anderson, Tackman and Company in Kincheloe as an audit and tax team member. More ... In an epic defensive battle between two teams better known for their offenses, the St. Ignace Saints held off the Cedarville Trojans, 18-7, in the first playoff meeting between the two schools during the Division 8, Region 1, District 2 championship in St. Ignace Friday, November 7. More ... Nick Montie (54), a member of the Adrian College Bulldogs football team, met with his family during family weekend Saturday, October 25, including (from left) his brother, Nate, and mother and father, Brenda and Kevin Montie of St. Ignace. Nick is a freshman majoring in criminal justice. More ... St. Ignace students are raising funds for the school band to travel to Marquette to support the Saints varsity football team in the regional play-off game against Crystal Fall-Forest Park High School Saturday, November 15, at 5 p.m. More ... ST. IGNACE Mackinac Ford Sales www.mackinacford.com 643-8040 Art Huskey & Sons Excavating 643-9348 Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry 643-8275 Belonga Plumbing Heating & Cooling 643-9595 McGregor Oil Co. More ... The Cedarville Trojans went to a fifth and deciding match against the Pickford Panthers to win their ninth Class D district championship under Coach Kathy Trevarrow at the John Duncan Gymnasium in Cedarville Thursday, November 6. More ... Dr. Herbert E. Hamel and athletic trainer Tom Hamel will be inducted into the LaSalle High School Hall of Fame, receiving the Distinguished Service Award during induction ceremonies Sunday, December 28, and Monday, December 29. More ... The St. Ignace Saints volleyball season came to an end after the Inland Lakes Bulldogs won a bestof five match play, four games to one, during a Class C district semifinals Saturday, November 8, at Newberry High School. More ... St. Ignace Les Cheneaux Systems 9 Gladwin 2 Little Bear East Arena November 8, 2008, game one Goals by St. Ignace: Jack Styes (4), Kody Rickley (2), Hunter Frazier (1), Anne Eberts (1), Toby Ferguson (1). Assists by St. Ignace: Kody Rickley (3), Hunter Frazier (2), Logan DeKeyser (1), Kenny Nayback (1), Jack Styes (1), Toby Ferguson (1). More ... Bluewater League Gateway Lanes 48, Mackinaw Trolley 41, U.P. State Credit Union 39, News Crew 33, Gerry's Beauty Shop 27, Quality Inn 26, Northern Bells 24, Apollo Home Mortgage 14. HTG/s: Mackinaw Trolley 694/1879; HIG/s: Wendy Colegrove 223/610. More ... |
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